Tahara-City Mt. Zao Observation Platform

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A perfect view of Tahara City's beautiful nature and nightscape

Mt. Zao Observation Platform sits atop Mt. Zao with its highest floor offering a wondrous 360-degree panoramic view of Mikawa Bay and the Pacific Ocean as well as the Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji in the distance. The platform sits at the mountain's peak 250 meters above sea level, reachable through hiking courses offering a vigorous walk as you enjoy the surrounding nature.
Displays featuring video graphics and ecological initiatives offer educational experiences and you can satiate your hunger with light meals at the second-floor teahouse.

Gaze in awe upon Tahara's stunning nightscape

As the sun goes down, the lights come on throughout Atsumi Peninsula for a soft illumination accent to the moonlit and starry night sky. The spot's incredible contrast is even included in the Top 100 Night Views of Japan. The platform itself also lights up with different themes by season, evening offering its "Walk Through the Starry Sky".

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	: 〒441-3401 1-46 Zao, Ura-cho, Tahara-shi, Aichi
Fee	: Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Opening days / hours	: • Observation Platform/Entrance floor: 9:00 am–10:00 pm • Cafe/Shop: 10:00 am–4:00 pm (currently closed)

Parking	: Available, free of charge (135 spaces) • Parking Lot No.1: 35 spaces • Parking Lot No. 2: 28 spaces • Parking Lot No. 3: 52 spaces • Parking Lot No. 4: 20 spaces
Restrooms	: Available
Holidays	: Open year-round Note: • Second-floor cafe and third-floor hands-on area closed Tue.
Phone number	: 0531-22-0426

Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
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Parking

Handicapped parking	〇　Three spaces available free of charge

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms	〇
Western-style restroom	〇
Baby bed	〇
Changing table	〇

About accessibility within the building

Stairs and steps	×
Stair handrail	×
Elevator (door width)	〇　90 cm
Elevator floor display	×
Elevator voice guidance	×
Escalator	×
Escalator voice guidance	×
Ramp (width)	〇　180 cm
Steps at facility entrance or exit	〇
Steps within the facility	〇

Services

Wheelchair rental	〇
Stroller rental	×
Reading glasses rental	×
Nursing corner	×
Assistance dogs allowed	〇
Assistance dog relief area	×
Facility guide map in Braille	〇
Stair handrail signage in Braille	×
Tactile paving for the visually impaired	〇

Fees, etc.

Special fee in support of disabled persons	〇　Admission free of charge. Free rental of one wheelchair for persons with a disability.

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

From JR Nagoya Station, ride to JR Toyohashi Station. From Shintoyohashi Station on the Toyotetsu Atsumi Line, get off at Mikawatahara Station. Ride the Tahara City Gururin Bus's Downtown Line for approx. 15 min. and get off at Zao-San Minami-Guchi Bus Stop. Walk north for 30 min. on the winding, uphill road west of the bus stop.
Access by car

• Approx. 90 min. from Hamamatsu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
• Approx. 60 min. from Otowa-Gamagori Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.

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